ABIGAIL KEENAN
Holden,MA
Summary
Massachusetts-licensed early childhood educator with summa cum laude achievement and experience in toddler and preschool instruction. Completed elementary student teaching and youth enrichment with practicum exposure to AAC-supported communication. Currently completing speech-language pathology prerequisites at Worcester State University with clinical observation in a private speech therapy practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Kindergarten & First Grade
Farmington River Regional School
Otis, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Completed a full semester of student teaching, with half-semester placements in kindergarten and first grade.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and differentiated instruction to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Executed a full-week teaching takeover in each classroom, managing daily instruction, lesson planning, and classroom routines to foster a positive learning environment.
Bartender & Server
Olo Pizza
Worcester, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Provide attentive service in a fast-paced setting while managing competing priorities and communicating with guests and coworkers.
- Use teamwork, organization, and problem-solving to support smooth daily operations.
Dance Instructor
Diane Kelley Dance Studio
West Boylston, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Taught dance to children ages 2–7 through clear verbal directions, visual demonstrations, and engaging activities to foster early motor skills.
- Planned and led summer camp programming that promoted movement, creativity, cooperation, and confidence, enhancing children's overall development.
- Adapted instruction to suit varying developmental stages while cultivating positive relationships with children and families for a supportive learning environment.
- Summer Camp Leader
- Summers 2023–2026
Preschool & Toddler Teacher
Small Bee-ginnings Learning Center
Rutland, MA
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate learning, communication, and social-emotional growth in toddler and preschool classrooms.
- Implemented play-based instruction and routines to enhance participation and independence.
- Partnered with educators and families to establish a welcoming environment that meets individual needs.
- Organized filing systems, maintained records, and updated databases.
- Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
Public School Practicum Placements
Westfield State University
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Engaged in supervised placements across preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade classrooms to gain practical experience in early childhood education.
- Supported kindergarten student receiving speech-language services through AAC device use and observed AAC in preschool setting.
- Assisted with inclusive learning activities while gaining insights into diverse early developmental and communication needs.
- Early childhood education practicum student.
Education
Speech-Language Pathology Prerequisite Coursework -
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA10-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA01-2025
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Developmentally Appropriate Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Inclusive Learning Environments
- Student engagement
- AAC Exposure
- Child Development
- Developmentally appropriate practice
- Family Communication
- Collaboration
- Early Childhood Leadership
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Massachusetts Early Childhood Education Teaching License
- EEC Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certification
CLINICAL OBSERVATION
- Blue Sea Speech Therapy | West Boylston, MA
- Speech-Language Pathology Observer
- 20 Observation Hours
- Observed speech-language pathology services in a private practice setting and gained exposure to clinical service delivery.
Accomplishments
- Gwenyth Clifford Cox Early Childhood Award
Timeline
Student Teacher, Kindergarten & First Grade
Farmington River Regional School
01.2025 - Current
Bartender & Server
Olo Pizza
01.2025 - Current
Dance Instructor
Diane Kelley Dance Studio
01.2024 - Current
Public School Practicum Placements
Westfield State University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Preschool & Toddler Teacher
Small Bee-ginnings Learning Center
01.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Prerequisite Coursework -
Worcester State University
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Westfield State University